USA

US Universities fall under two major categories: public (state supported), and private (independent) institutions. International studentsâ€™ tuition expenses at state schools are based on nonresident costs, which are still usually less expensive than those of private universities. Itâ€™s important to note that the cost of a program in a US school does not necessarily affect its quality. A brief idea can be got from the following table:

University Type

Average Tuition Fees (annual in U.S. Dollars)

Private Institutions (High Cost)

$ 35,000

Private Institutions (Low Cost)

$ 18,000

State Institutions (High Cost)

$ 25,000

State Institutions (Low Cost)

$ 12,000

The tuition fee is different for different universities and varies widely with courses. It can vary from as low as $ 10000 a year for state universities to as much as $ 35000 per annum for some private universities. For more specific details, please contact the universities.

Living Expenses

The approximate annual living expenses are about $10,000, which includes accommodation as well as other daily expenses. However, the expenses are different for different people depending on the lifestyles and this is just a rough idea. The main expenses can be split up as:

Rent

$ 400 per month
(you can live alone with that amount in a place like Auburn or share an apartment with 6 people in NY)

Groceries

$ 100 per month

Utilities

$ 100 per month

Phone

$ 100 per month

Sundry

$ 200 per month

So, about $1000 per month is a good estimation. Most people can survive with $700-$1000 a month. The key here is to share apartments/houses so that you save on the utilities, fixed charge portion of phone and to some extent on groceries.